Chapter 266: The Sea God and the Asura God's Plan

In the God Realm, within the Sea God Temple.

Two massive human silhouettes sat upright, one blood‑red, one deep blue—indeed the Sea God and the Asura God.

The Sea God's face seemed clouded and indecisive, and finally he sighed helplessly.

"Asura, do you really enjoy staying in my Sea God Temple? I recall you should be quite busy."

The Asura God snorted coldly: "Isn't it that you're worried about your little snag? I finally managed to produce an Inheritor; I can't just let you swoop in, can I?"

The Sea God shook his head: "You're truly odd, Asura—on one hand you're so harsh toward Yang Xiong; if it weren't for you, his Sea God Trials wouldn't be this difficult. On the other hand you seem determined to claim it. What exactly are you worried about?"

The Asura God replied: "That kid Yang Xiong possesses your Sea God's Heart and is here in this Sea God Temple; with your strength, it's not impossible for him to obtain your Sea God inheritance."

"Just now you probed him repeatedly; didn't that also stir your thoughts? If this kid is set on inheriting your Sea God Divine Position, I fear I can't block it, especially since I haven't given him the true downward inheritance trial yet."

The Sea God said helplessly: "You're overstepping. I'm following the agreement between us; everything depends on Yang Xiong's choice. Since he seeks the strongest and has chosen the Asura God, I have little more to say."

The Asura God snorted: "He's still far off; he's only just entered Title Douluo, hasn't even obtained the Ninth Soul Ring, let alone cultivated to Level 99, and I have no idea how long that would take."

The Sea God seemed to recall something: "Asura, this Douluo Star has felt off lately, as if some hidden variable is at play. By my estimate, my Inheritor should have appeared long ago; why hasn't anyone emerged capable of bearing my Sea God inheritance?"

After a moment of silence the Asura God spoke: "Sea God, you're right; the trajectory of Douluo Star has indeed changed. You know Douluo Star is the foundation of the God Realm, a matter of great importance, yet I cannot pinpoint where the change occurred."

"By my conjecture, this is an exceptionally radiant era; I fear the Gods' Rise will occur on Douluo Star, and then Douluo Star will undergo an unprecedented great transformation, possibly steering the God Realm's change."

"Based on the timeline, whether Angel God or Luosha, their inheritances should be near completion, yet something's happened; their Inheritors are progressing far slower than I expected, even undergoing certain alterations."

The Sea God was puzzled: "How could that be? You are the Supreme God King; what in this world could deviate from your prediction?"

The Asura God shook his head: "Predictions are still predictions; reality contains countless variables. You know, whether Angel God or Sea God, to pass on your inheritance you need the power of faith."

"Sea God's faith power hasn't waned, but Angel God's faith power seems considerably lower than I anticipated; perhaps that's one reason the Angel God's inheritance is slowing."

"As for Luosha, that fellow is always wild; I can't foresee his next move. Yet darkness and light oppose each other—only after Angel God's inheritance, under ultimate light, will ultimate darkness arise, allowing Luosha to truly inherit."

"Nevertheless, regardless of variables, everything is near completion—short as a year, long as three. Angel God should finish the inheritance, which will mark the prelude to the Gods' Rise and the start of Douluo Star's structural shift."

The Asura God's words somewhat broadened the Sea God's perspective; the Supreme God King's analysis far exceeded his expectations.

In the end the Sea God could not hold back: "Asura, given that, my inheritance should encounter no issues, though the upheaval of Douluo Star feels complicated."

The Asura God gave the Sea God a cold glance: "Didn't you already have a plan? Though this time you missed Yang Xiong, you still granted him the Hanhai Qian Kun Cover and imposed a trial; within twenty years your Divine Position should be passable."

"Don't think I can't see it; there are several promising seedlings on Sea God Island. Though their current strength is still lacking and they cannot yet receive your Sea God Nine Trials inheritance, given time they all possess the potential to become gods, and you'll be free to choose."

"That means the Tang San still undergoing the trial, as well as Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er who have completed the Red Level Seven Trials; all three have god‑making potential. Don't forget you also have your attendant, whose aptitude is equally strong and only one step away from godhood."

The Sea God shook his head: "A hair's breadth off, a mile of error—though these people's talents are decent, I remain unwilling to accept it. After a thousand years of traversing the seas of Douluo Continent, my Inheritor must not tarnish my reputation, lest the ocean never calms."

"By the way, Asura, Yang Xiong has only just entered Title Douluo; he's still some way from the true Level 99. Without the aid of Divine Examination, can he catch up to Angel God's path to godhood?"

The Asura God smiled at the corner of his mouth: "No need to worry; Yang Xiong's body is unique. He still lacks the Ninth Soul Ring and Torso Soul Bone, and now, as the Gods' Rise on Douluo Star unfolds, the Soul Beast Clan is stirring. Haven't you sensed the abnormality in Yang Xiong's arms?"

The Sea God thought: "I also find it odd; his arms clearly have no soul bone, yet something feels off. From Yang Xiong's appearance he shouldn't lack Top-level Soul Bones, but his arms haven't absorbed any soul bone yet, which is illogical."

The Asura God said: "There's nothing unreasonable; normal soul bones contain a trace of Soul Beast origin and spirit. Yang Xiong's left and right arms already possess Soul Beast origin, so he cannot absorb other soul bones—any attempt would be repelled."

"Moreover, even if Angel God's Inheritor reaches godhood first, don't forget I still have a fallback on Douluo Star."

The Sea God suddenly realized: "No wonder you're not anxious; you left the Asura Demon Sword on Douluo Star to await this moment. Yet now the Asura Demon Sword resides with your previous Inheritor, whose strength has nearly reached Douluo Star's limit, so Yang Xiong retrieving the Asura Demon Sword won't be easy."

The Asura God snorted: "If it were that easy, what use would his Inheritor have? To become my Asura God's Inheritor, one must be the strongest; a half‑dead wretch can't even handle that, so he has no right to inherit my Divine Position."

The Sea God heard this and felt helpless, sensing the Asura God's remark was a bit boastful and seemed to subtly jab at him.

……

On Sea God Island, Yang Xiong's party plus everyone from Tang San's side barbecued together and drank together.

After such a long period of trials, all eight of Yang Xiong's people have completed the trials, and according to Sea God Island's rules, the eight as a team may now follow Yang Xiong off Sea God Island.

Meanwhile Tang San and Xiao Wu are still undergoing the Fifth Trial; although both are exceptionally strong, there remains a gap before they can face Title Douluo. Lately they have been honing their combat abilities at sea, hoping to finish the trials quickly.

The group drank wine and ate meat, each with their own reflections; having been on the sea island for nearly three and a half years, everyone has seen a substantial boost, a level of improvement previously unimaginable.

Now Tang San and Xiao Wu have completed the Fourth Trial of the Red Level Seven Trials, and during the Fourth Trial's confrontation with the Black Scale Mermaid, they killed its leader, each obtaining a decent Soul Ring.

Tang San is at Eighty‑Two Level, Xiao Wu at Eighty‑One Level, Dai Mubai at Seventy‑Five Level, Yu Tianheng at Seventy‑Four Level, Dugu Yan at Seventy‑Two Level, even Zhu Zhuqing at Seventy‑One Level; even just the Black Level Four Trials have raised soul power by sixteen or seventeen levels.

However, Tang San's absorption of the Eighth Soul Ring still hasn't reached Ten Thousand Year Level, and the Black Scale Mermaid's leader is only ninety‑thousand‑year.

Tang San originally intended to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, but their mission lacks a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast, and even near Sea God Island there is none. Especially since Tang San and Xiao Wu's Fifth Trial requires battling Title Douluo; without absorbing a Soul Ring they certainly cannot pass the Fifth Trial.

Yet Tang San's luck held; from the Black Scale Mermaid leader he obtained a ninety‑thousand‑year‑level soul bone, a level at which such soul beasts often yield soul bones.

This is why Yang Xiong originally had Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Shui Bing'er absorb the Evil Demon Tiger Whale Soul Ring; without reaching Eighty Level they could not truly defeat Title Douluo.

After a round of hearty drinking, though each had different thoughts, it was a rare vent after so long; even Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan drank a lot.

Yang Xiong, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun, a few Shrek elders, also got completely drunk, shedding their previously restrained images.

Even Tang San managed a rare heavy drunkenness; he still has to take the trials, bearing far more pressure than others.

Especially according to Sea God Island's division, Tang San's seven form one small team, while Yang Xiong's eight form another.

Yang Xiong can only lead his own small team away; others must follow Tang San after completing the trials to possibly depart.

This drinking was a farewell for both sides; at dawn the next day, Yang Xiong's eight followed the supply ships and left Sea God Island. Now Yang Xiong and his companions possess Sea God Island Red Level Authority and Hei Ji Xian Quan; those supplying the goods are Soul Grandmasters who worship the Sea God and also greatly respect Yang Xiong's group.

After half a month at sea, the group finally returned to Hanhai City.

Returning again to Hanhai City, everyone felt as if from another world, each brimming with confidence; after all, almost everyone now wields Title Douluo‑level combat power. The years of training on Sea God Island have greatly boosted soul power and physical condition, and they obtained two Supreme Spirit Rings—truly a bountiful harvest.

(End of Chapter)